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IPR, CBM, and PGR Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in August, September, and October 2021 IPR, CBM, and PGR Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in August, September, and October 2021

November 24, 2021

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District of Delaware Does Not Award Attorney’s Fees for Voluntary IPR District of Delaware Does Not Award Attorney’s Fees for Voluntary IPR

November 23, 2021

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California District Court Says Cuozzo Bars NHK-Fintiv Challenges California District Court Says Cuozzo Bars NHK-Fintiv Challenges

November 22, 2021

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A Mixed Bag: Some Claims Found Unpatentable but Others Are Patentable A Mixed Bag: Some Claims Found Unpatentable but Others Are Patentable

November 15, 2021

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PTAB Finds Secondary Considerations Support a Finding of Nonobviousness of a Mechanical Invention PTAB Finds Secondary Considerations Support a Finding of Nonobviousness of a Mechanical Invention

November 9, 2021

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USPTO Director Grants First Director Review Petition, Vacating PTAB Decision USPTO Director Grants First Director Review Petition, Vacating PTAB Decision

November 4, 2021

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Multiple, Serial IPR Filings Doom Reexamination Request Multiple, Serial IPR Filings Doom Reexamination Request

October 12, 2021

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Federal Circuit PTAB Appeal Statistics Through August 31, 2021 Federal Circuit PTAB Appeal Statistics Through August 31, 2021

October 1, 2021

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Predictably Part 2: Merck Overcomes Obviousness Challenge at the PTAB Predictably Part 2: Merck Overcomes Obviousness Challenge at the PTAB

September 22, 2021

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Predictably, a Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the PTAB FWD - Part 1: Merck Overcomes Inherent Anticipation Challenge at the PTAB Predictably, a Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the PTAB FWD - Part 1: Merck Overcomes Inherent Anticipation Challenge at the PTAB

September 21, 2021

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10-Year Anniversary of the AIA at the PTAB―Not Your Grandparents’ U.S. Patent Law 10-Year Anniversary of the AIA at the PTAB―Not Your Grandparents’ U.S. Patent Law

September 16, 2021

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Part II: The Current State of Precedential Opinions and Denials of Institution at the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board – Advanced Bionics and Section 325(d) Discretionary Denials Part II: The Current State of Precedential Opinions and Denials of Institution at the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board – Advanced Bionics and Section 325(d) Discretionary Denials

September 8, 2021

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PTAB Challenges to Orange Book-Listed and Biologic Patents PTAB Challenges to Orange Book-Listed and Biologic Patents

September 7, 2021

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Institution Denied for Failure to Prevail on Indefiniteness and/or Obviousness Institution Denied for Failure to Prevail on Indefiniteness and/or Obviousness

September 2, 2021

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IPR, CBM, and PGR Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in June and July 2021 IPR, CBM, and PGR Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in June and July 2021

August 30, 2021

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PTAB Grants Institution on Rehearing—Incorporation by Reference Saves the Day PTAB Grants Institution on Rehearing—Incorporation by Reference Saves the Day

August 27, 2021

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CAFC Clarifies Proving “Nexus” for Objective Indicia in a Design Patent Case CAFC Clarifies Proving “Nexus” for Objective Indicia in a Design Patent Case

August 26, 2021

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Intrinsic Evidence Seals the Deal for Seabed

Intrinsic Evidence Seals the Deal for Seabed

August 25, 2021

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The Creative POSITA The Creative POSITA

August 24, 2021

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Delaware Court Applies “Skilled Researcher Conducting a Diligent Search” Standard in Finding Estoppel Under § 315(e)(2) Delaware Court Applies “Skilled Researcher Conducting a Diligent Search” Standard in Finding Estoppel Under § 315(e)(2)

August 18, 2021

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Federal Circuit Vacates PTAB Decisions Because the PTAB Failed to Provide Patent Owner Notice and Opportunity to Respond to Its Sua Sponte Claim Construction Federal Circuit Vacates PTAB Decisions Because the PTAB Failed to Provide Patent Owner Notice and Opportunity to Respond to Its Sua Sponte Claim Construction

August 5, 2021

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Parties May Offer Differing Claim Constructions Before the PTAB and District Court Without Invoking Judicial Estoppel, District Court Finds

Parties May Offer Differing Claim Constructions Before the PTAB and District Court Without Invoking Judicial Estoppel, District Court Finds

July 29, 2021

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After Arthrex, USPTO Creates Interim Director Review Process

After Arthrex, USPTO Creates Interim Director Review Process

July 22, 2021

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IPR, CBM, and PGR Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in April and May 2021 IPR, CBM, and PGR Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in April and May 2021

July 9, 2021

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Double-Check the Prior Art and Validate the Math: Lessons from Apple Inc. v. Corephotonics, Ltd.

Double-Check the Prior Art and Validate the Math: Lessons from Apple Inc. v. Corephotonics, Ltd.

July 6, 2021

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